US Bridges

Cascade Lakes HWY over Soda Creek

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Deschutes County, Oregon · MP 25.10 · Structure no. 23905 000 02510

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,041
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cascade Lakes HWY over Soda Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cascade Lakes HWY over Soda Creek in Deschutes County, Oregon. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,041 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,491 by 2030. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCascade Lakes HWY
CrossesSoda Creek
LocationMP 25.10
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyDeschutes County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.02602, -121.72564
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,041 (2010)
Projected traffic1,491 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cascade Lakes HWY over Soda Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cascade Lakes HWY over Soda Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Cascade Lakes HWY over Soda Creek carry?

About 1,041 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cascade Lakes HWY over Soda Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cascade Lakes HWY over Soda Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.